Phil Corner
Hindley,Wigan
Summary
Dynamic professional with a results-driven attitude and expertise in building strong internal and external relationships through collaborative working. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and proficiency in cash flow management, complex problem resolution, and cross-functional team leadership. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and foster innovative solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Finance Manager - Supplier Funding
The Very Group
Liverpool, Merseyside
2017.06 - Current
- Manage the Supplier Funding department with responsibility for the Promotional Funding and Rebate Trade Promotion Management system (Flintfox / Enable)
- Led implementation of TPM system in 2017 and remain responsible for all system training and development (130 system users).
- TPM system provides clear margin reporting and pricing detail through integration with internal systems
- Work with over 800 brands across multiple product areas
- Facilitated development of robust financial controls to grow funding into the business from £70m in 2017 to £180m this year with significant improvement to profit recoveries.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the Finance department. This progression allows the scalable growth
Department Merchandise Planner
The Very Group
Liverpool
2010.06 - 2017.06
- Responsibility for Commercial Management of the Electrical, Seasonal and Home areas of the business
- Created annual budgets at Category and Department level from Demand to Margin
- Weekly and Daily forecasting and reporting to maintain alignment to latest plans
- Built internal systems to track supplier funding
Merchandiser
Ultimate Products
Oldham
2009.05 - 2010.06
Merchandiser
The Very Group
Liverpool
2004.05 - 2009.05
Education
4 A levels, 8 GCSEs -
Bolton College
BoltonSkills
- Building strong internal and external relationships through collaborative working
- Results-Driven attitude
- Cash flow management
- Complex problem resolution
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Exceptional communicator
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager - Supplier Funding
The Very Group
2017.06 - Current
Department Merchandise Planner
The Very Group
2010.06 - 2017.06
Merchandiser
Ultimate Products
2009.05 - 2010.06
Merchandiser
The Very Group
2004.05 - 2009.05
4 A levels, 8 GCSEs -
Bolton College